Samsung PM9D3a 960GB 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD - PCIe 5.0 x4 12000 MB/s - MZ-WL29600

The Samsung PM9D3a 960GB NVMe SSD represents the next evolution in data center storage, harnessing the extreme bandwidth of the PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 interface. Powered by Samsung’s advanced 8th-generation V-NAND technology and a proprietary highly efficient controller, this drive is engineered to eliminate bottlenecks in modern server infrastructures. With sequential read speeds reaching up to 12,000 MB/s, it is optimized for high-velocity data processing, including AI training, real-time analytics, and heavy virtualization tasks.

Built for 24/7 reliability, the PM9D3a offers significant improvements in performance-per-watt, helping data centers reduce operational costs while maintaining peak throughput. It features advanced enterprise-grade protections such as Power Loss Protection (PLP) to safeguard data integrity during unexpected outages and end-to-end data path protection. The robust 2.5-inch (15mm) U.2 form factor ensures excellent thermal management, allowing the drive to sustain high speeds under intensive workloads without thermal throttling.

• Extreme Performance: PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 interface delivering up to 12,000 MB/s sequential read and 1,000,000 IOPS random read.
• Enterprise Reliability: Features Power Loss Protection (PLP) and an endurance rating of 1.0 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD).
• Advanced V-NAND: Utilizes Samsung’s latest 3D TLC V-NAND for superior density and energy efficiency.
• Security Features: Integrated hardware encryption support to protect sensitive enterprise data.
• U.2 Form Factor: Standard 2.5-inch (15mm) enterprise design compatible with high-density server backplanes.